It is essential that school leaders and administrators are the focused group to address the major keynote presentation for ISTE 2010. Why- because they are predominantly the ultimate decision makers in the k-12 sector who initiate and drive the goal setting process for change in any educational institution- even if we do not agree on this- they ultimately get the final say. If these leaders are not "awakened" and exposed to this 21st century global shift of technology enlightenment and leadership that is occurring right before them, we will never make a significant change or impact with these key individuals. Perhaps ISTE's marketing committee can set the stage for teaching and learning at this keynote venue with "luring" in these leaders with an "essentially hook" by marketing it in a away to make the most impact- that these leaders should come as a "collaborative-team" or a "coaching-team" or a "co-facilitation" team. These admin leaders need to truly experience a "collaborative-team" setting or whatever type of team you would like to name it- to be immersed in an admin best practice sessions after the keynote, that can be offered to assist these admin leaders with total engagement in understanding the following areas:
1. 21st century teaching and learning environments,
2. 21st leadership technology forums(focusing on best practice and tribulations in the admin trenches),
3. The 21st century educator- how do I assess and support this new digital native teacher,
4. Modeling and co-facilitating technology integration best practices as a leader,
5. Cultivating a shared 21st century vision within a k-12 school district,
6. Tech integration data tools to lead and make a positive change,
7. Digital toolbox for the 2st century administrator, and
8. 21st century technology AUP's
I think all the keynote sessions that have been mentioned have an element of a leadership strand within them, we just need to have the main venue/keynote to make a statement that will make a lasting impression for years to come- and that will be a "model" we can look back to and say- yes that keynote was what made a lasting impression for us to make a positive change within our k-12 schools and students, parents and communities, and amongst our administrative leadership team!- And it is Dr. Scott McLeod's message that will sail this ship- or should I say scale this mountain- since we will be all together in Denver, CO.
Naomi Harm
It is essential that school leaders and administrators are the focused group to address the major keynote presentation for ISTE 2010. Why- because they are predominantly the ultimate decision makers in the k-12 sector who initiate and drive the goal setting process for change in any educational institution- even if we do not agree on this- they ultimately get the final say. If these leaders are not "awakened" and exposed to this 21st century global shift of technology enlightenment and leadership that is occurring right before them, we will never make a significant change or impact with these key individuals. Perhaps ISTE's marketing committee can set the stage for teaching and learning at this keynote venue with "luring" in these leaders with an "essentially hook" by marketing it in a away to make the most impact- that these leaders should come as a "collaborative-team" or a "coaching-team" or a "co-facilitation" team. These admin leaders need to truly experience a "collaborative-team" setting or whatever type of team you would like to name it- to be immersed in an admin best practice sessions after the keynote, that can be offered to assist these admin leaders with total engagement in understanding the following areas:
1. 21st century teaching and learning environments,
2. 21st leadership technology forums(focusing on best practice and tribulations in the admin trenches),
3. The 21st century educator- how do I assess and support this new digital native teacher,
4. Modeling and co-facilitating technology integration best practices as a leader,
5. Cultivating a shared 21st century vision within a k-12 school district,
6. Tech integration data tools to lead and make a positive change,
7. Digital toolbox for the 2st century administrator, and
8. 21st century technology AUP's
I think all the keynote sessions that have been mentioned have an element of a leadership strand within them, we just need to have the main venue/keynote to make a statement that will make a lasting impression for years to come- and that will be a "model" we can look back to and say- yes that keynote was what made a lasting impression for us to make a positive change within our k-12 schools and students, parents and communities, and amongst our administrative leadership team!- And it is Dr. Scott McLeod's message that will sail this ship- or should I say scale this mountain- since we will be all together in Denver, CO.
Naomi Harm